Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 19,734 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Rahn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Rahn.
0.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the match underway!
6.19
Tobias Vogel clumsily knocks into Sebastian Arndt. Tobias Vogel is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Arndt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.11
David Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Arndt who takes it down. Sebastian Arndt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.07
Colin Collins comes in with a late challenge on Anton Sparwasser. The referee brings Colin Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Anton Sparwasser stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.04
Noah Vogel flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Capron holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederic Capron knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Vogel. Noah Vogel heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.30
Colin Collins makes a simple pass to Lennart Haller. Lennart Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.07
With great vision, Tobias Schramm plays the ball forward to John Mowbray. John Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Arndt. Sebastian Arndt directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
22.07
Noah Vogel sees Pier G. Anastasi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pier G. Anastasi whips in a cross ball towards Arno Borchard. Arno Borchard jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Matthew Mike is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
24.38
Gerhard Winkler flicks a high ball forward to Colin Collins who takes it down. Colin Collins threads a neat ball through to Tobias Schramm. Tobias Schramm hits a low pass to Sebastian Arndt. Sebastian Arndt shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Sebastian Roth manages to gather it.
27.58
Leon Pfeiffer flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Anastasi. Pier G. Anastasi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Collins.
32.47
Noah Vogel chips the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Anastasi. Pier G. Anastasi knocks the ball forward, putting Anton Sparwasser through on goal. Anton Sparwasser takes a shot at goal. Kevin Helmer gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
33.02
Colin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Arndt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Arndt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
34.06
Tobias Schramm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Arndt. Sebastian Arndt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.34
Frederic Capron makes a probing pass to Arno Borchard. Arno Borchard makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alexander Nahrstedt. Alexander Nahrstedt comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Nikolas Poschner happens to be in the right place to block it.
42.55
Nick de Haan passes the ball forward to David Kneissl. David Kneissl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Sebastian Roth gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
44.44
Nikolas Poschner flicks a high pass forward. John Mowbray controls it well on his chest. John Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Arndt. Sebastian Arndt whips the ball goalwards with his head. Sebastian Roth picks it out of the air!
45.00
Noah Vogel passes the ball forward to Pier G. Anastasi. Pier G. Anastasi flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Vogel. Noah Vogel rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg start the second half!
49.50
With some swift thinking, Noah Vogel plays the ball forward to Pier G. Anastasi. Pier G. Anastasi shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.05
Matthew Mike plays the ball forward to Lennart Haller. Lennart Haller whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Arndt. Sebastian Arndt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
54.56
Pier G. Anastasi picks a pass forward to Alexander Nahrstedt. Alexander Nahrstedt finds some space and shoots from distance. Kevin Helmer effortlessly gets down and covers it.
60.46
FC Energie Cottbus appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. VfL Wolfsburg appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
67.51
Leon Pfeiffer makes a simple pass to Frederic Capron. Frederic Capron threads a neat ball through to Noah Vogel. Noah Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Nahrstedt. Alexander Nahrstedt beats his man to it with a header but somehow Kevin Helmer manages to keep it out.
71.06
Tobias Vogel knocks the ball forward to Noah Vogel. Without breaking stride, Noah Vogel plays the ball forward to Anton Sparwasser. Anton Sparwasser shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
72.17
Noah Vogel flicks a high ball forward to Arno Borchard who takes it down. Arno Borchard lofts in a cross ball towards Frederic Capron. Frederic Capron jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
75.58
Alexander Nahrstedt barges into Gerhard Winkler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerhard Winkler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.52
Hannes Winkler barges into Sebastian Arndt. The referee warns Hannes Winkler to calm down! Sebastian Arndt stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.52
Free kick to VfL Wolfsburg just outside the area...
79.34
Nick de Haan slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
81.18
Noah Vogel barges into Colin Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Collins grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.44
David Kneissl changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Kneissl plays a scrappy one-two with John Mowbray and advances towards the goal... David Kneissl looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.51
Gerhard Winkler threads a neat ball through to David Kneissl. David Kneissl flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Haller. Lennart Haller whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Schramm. Tobias Schramm directs the ball goalwards with his head but Sebastian Roth is on top of it.
90.00
Frederic Capron flicks a high pass forward to Arno Borchard who brings the ball under control. Arno Borchard runs straight at the defence! Arno Borchard strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Kevin Helmer gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
23.8%
48.8%
27.4%
Scorers
| Noah Vogel 10 | David Kneissl 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Noah Vogel of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastian Roth (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tobias Vogel (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Leon Pfeiffer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hannes Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Michael Schulp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederic Capron (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Noah Vogel (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Anton Sparwasser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pier G. Anastasi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexander Nahrstedt (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 11. | Arno Borchard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Arias (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Veloso (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Helmer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nikolas Poschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthew Mike (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nick de Haan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Kneissl (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Colin Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tobias Schramm (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Arndt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Mowbray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lennart Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wladimiro Tentoni (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Röhner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hauke Sparwasser (DEF) | 0 | |












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